1/10/2012

Beer Battered Corn Fritters

After a long day of basketball activities and a Sunday dinner management circus act, I thankfully had enough time to capture a picture of our Sunday starter. I'm glad I did because these were delicious and I need to share them right away.

Some people think of corn fritters as flat pancake-like eats, but when I hear the word fritter, I think crispy on the outside and light and tender on the inside. And that is exactly what these are-- sweet corn in beer batter fried to crispy perfection. To bring out more flavor (once fried and drained), they can be hit with more cayenne, a dash of Tabasco, or even a drizzle of honey-- yum! The recipe makes quite a few, so these would be perfect to make for game day parties and half-time treats. Wash a few down with a cold one and fry up some more.

In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, green onions, salt, and cayenne pepper. Whisk in the egg and beer. Add the corn and stir to combine.

In a heavy-bottom saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 350º F on a thermometer. Carefully drop tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until puffed and golden, turning halfway through frying, about 2-4 minutes. Remove the fritters and drain on paper towels, season with kosher salt. Continue with the remaining batter, maintaining the oil temperature at 350º F. Allow the fritters to cool slightly. Serve with extra cayenne, Tabasco, or a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!

I'm going to make these tonight and I can't wait to try them. 2 questions: Could I add cheese, or would that get messy during the frying? And could I make the batter a couple of hours ahead of time or would something bad happen to it?Thanks!!!

Ami-The batter comes together rather quickly, so it is not necessary to make it ahead of time. However, you can make the fritters and keep them warm in the oven and they will stay crisp until you are ready to sere. As for the addition of cheese, I can not say, but if you are looking for a fried recipe with cheese, check out my Fried Cheese Balls with Chili Mayonnaise. They are really good!

@Nicole-The Galley GourmetOh My Goodness! These were delicious. I did end up adding cheese (and I will soon be trying your fried cheese balls) because I can't resist cheese in most things. They were SO good and the whole kernels of corn made them really, like, poppy and fun to eat. I served them with chipotle lime aioli. Thank you so much for a fantastic addition to our Mexican feast!